Please use the Prerequisite Waiver Application to request a Mechanical Engineering course permit or clearance. The ME Department Office is open from 8:30 - 5:30 Monday - Friday for assistance with permits, course and program information, and general help with finding the answers to your questions. The Department Office is located at E&T A-205, the Office phone number is 323-343-4490, and the email is [email protected].
Do I qualify?
Below you will find under what situation you may submit a prerequisite application.
Contact the Department at [email protected] for assistance.
| Situation | When to Submit |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite at outside insitution | If you took a prerequisite or are currently taking a prerequisite at another college/university, and the transcript has not been submitted. Unofficial transcripts are required. |
| Special circumstances | You have completed with a C or better, or you are now taking the prerequisites and have registered for all corequisites, but there is an issue in your GET academic requirements. Alternatively, exceptional circumstances. |
Waiver Application
Click the button below to access the required Prerequisite Waiver Application for Mechanical Engineering courses. Review the "Do I Qualify" and "What to Expect" sections above for a quick overview of how and when to use a prerequisite waiver application. Contact the Department at [email protected] for assistance.
Summer/Fall 2026 Waiver
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Hailey Ninh, Coordinator
[email protected] | E&T, A-205 | Tel (323) 343-4490 | Fax (323) 343-5004
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032